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Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]  
Restructuring, Integration and Other Charges [Text Block] Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges
Restructuring initiatives are due to the company's continued efforts to lower cost and drive operational efficiency. Integration costs are primarily related to the integration of acquired businesses within the company's pre-existing business and the consolidation of certain operations. The following table presents the components of the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the years ended December 31:

 202020192018
Restructuring and integration charges - current period actions$13,389 $22,256 $23,698 
Restructuring and integration (credits) charges - actions taken in prior periods(633)636 7,517 
Other charges532 66,893 29,146 
 $13,288 $89,785 $60,361 


Restructuring and Integration Accrual Summary

The restructuring and integration accrual was $9,735 and $9,667 at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the company made $12,619 of payments related to restructuring and integration accruals. Substantially all amounts accrued at December 31, 2020, and all restructuring and integration charges for the year ending December 31, 2020 relate to the termination of personnel and are expected to be spent in cash within one year.

Other Charges

Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges for 2019 are other expenses of $66,893, which include personnel charges of $45,951 related to the operating expense reduction program and charges of $8,959 related to relocation and other charges associated with centralization efforts to maximize operating efficiencies. The accrual related to the operating expense reduction program was $24,252 at December 31, 2019.

Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges for 2018 are other expenses of $29,146, which include acquisition-related charges of $10,236 related to professional and other fees directly related to recent acquisition activity as well as contingent consideration for acquisitions completed in prior years, and charges of $11,188 related to relocation and infrastructure upgrades of the company's data centers, and other centralization efforts to maximize operating efficiencies.